Human Resources Business Partner

Who are we?

Sanlam is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. This role is within the financial planning business of Sanlam, which comprises a large force of both tied and independent intermediaries as we as the staff who support them. We are dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam through intermediaries and directly. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. Ultimately we grow and protect wealth.
What will you do?

This Human Resources Business Partner has as its key focus to partner with relevant SanlamConnect businesses to execute the Human Resources Strategy of the business, which in turn supports the business to achieve its strategic business goals. The role is accountable for collaborating with the relevant business Exco members, Senior Leaders and First Line Managers to proactively identify and address people related needs and matters and to drive a healthy organisational culture. This position is based in Cape Town. What will make you successful in this role?
- Implementing the People Strategy within SanlamConnect which encompasses Leadership & Culture; Workplace Diversity & Inclusion; Talent & Succession; HR Digitisation and HR processes like Recruitment & Selection, Performance

Management, Employee Relations and Learning & Growth
- Supporting the business by understanding the context within which it operates
- Supporting the business through varying degrees of change
- Provide guidance and advice to all levels of management on people-related matters.
- Partner with line managers to identify needs and opportunities relating to its people and in support of achieving business objectives and managing risks
- Analyse HR data, identifying trends and reporting on key indicators
- People management

Qualification & experience
- A relevant HR Degree
- 5 -7 years’ experience as an HRBP/HR Generalist
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
- Willingness to travel

Knowledge and skills
- HR experience in the financial insurance or financial services environment is preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of South African Labour Relations and Employment Law
- Change Management skills
- Ability to integrate information
- Facilitation skills
- Coaching skills
- Presentation skills
- Experience working on Success Factors and SAP will be advantageous

Core Competencies
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Resilience

Personal attributes
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Attention to detail
- Sound planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Decision making ability
- Strong sense of urgency
- High level of influence and credibility
- Able to work independently, as well as within a team
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
- Experience in MS Office suite

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
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Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.